Drive literacy development and well-being for all students. This collection combines books about Black and Latino boys with five universal themes.
Rising Voices: Black & Latino Boys | Grades K–5
Celebrating Black and Latino Boys
Foster understanding and a love for reading with inspiring books about boys and men of color.
Rising Voices: Black & Latino Boys | Grades K–5
Celebrating Black and Latino Boys
Foster understanding and a love for reading with inspiring books about boys and men of color.
Stories for Everyone
Family, Culture, and Community
How can I help others around me and how do others help me or enrich my life?
Someone Like Me
How do the people in these books help me better understand myself and the world?
Heroes and Role Models
What qualities make someone a hero and what can I learn from them?
Strong and Resilient
What qualities help people succeed when they face challenges?
Thinking Beyond Today
What can I learn from how the people in books dream and plan for the future?
Highlight Black and Latino boys as role models, thinkers, and leaders with outstanding books curated by Scholastic literacy experts.
Teach with Meaning and Purpose
Equip teachers with the tools to implement robust literacy instruction and help students understand themselves, others, and the world.
See the Research
Every Scholastic Education solution is backed by rigorous research—and Rising Voices is no exception.
Rising Voices White Paper
When texts provide windows and mirrors, students become stronger readers. Learn more in this research paper.
An Empowering Library for Every Grade
Each grade level (K–5) includes:
50 Books (25 titles, 2 copies each)
Nonfiction, biographical, and fiction titles broaden the perspectives of all students.
5 Teaching Cards
Build vocabulary and practice reading strategies with 5 anchor texts and paired teaching cards.
Teacher's Guide
Give teachers the tools to lead effective read-alouds, book clubs, and independent reading.
Digital Resource Site
Teachers can explore themes more deeply, initiate important conversations, and model writing.
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STEAM skills are in high demand. This collection was created to encourage students to pursue careers in STEAM.
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This empowering collection spotlights girls and women of color as they realize, pursue, and achieve their dreams.
Elevating Latino Stories
This inspiring collection brings the joy of Latino experiences and culture to readers of all backgrounds.
Inspiring Students en español
Strengthen students' skills in Spanish and prepare them for English with transadaptations of beloved books.
